Mark James Sewards[1] (born 6 January 1990) is a British Labour Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Leeds South West and Morley since 2024.[2][3]
Mark Sewards | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament for Leeds South West and Morley | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Majority | 8,423 (21.0%) |
| Leeds City Councillor for Farnley and Wortley | |
| In office 5 May 2022 – 28 August 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Ann Blackburn |
| Succeeded by | David Blackburn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mark James Sewards 6 January 1990 (age 34) Leeds, England |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse | Alice Smart |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Leeds |
Early life
editSewards studied at Morley High School and studied Law at the University of Leeds, where he was also elected as the University Union's Communications and Internal Affairs Officer.[4][5] He later served as Head of Maths at a school in Middleton, Leeds for eight years.[6]
Pre-parliamentary career
editPrior to his election as Member of Parliament, Sewards stood as the prospective parliamentary candidate for Harrogate and Knaresborough in 2017 and 2019 general elections.[citation needed]
He was elected as a Leeds City Councillor for Farnley and Wortley in 2022 until his resignation on 28 August 2024, following his election to the House of Commons on 4 July.
Personal life
editHis wife, Alice Smart, has served as a Labour councillor for Armley on Leeds City Council since 2014.[7] The couple have two sons.
References
edit- ^ "Members Sworn". Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). Vol. 752. Parliament of the United Kingdom: House of Commons. 10 July 2024.
- ^ "Leeds South West & Morley | General Election 2024". Sky News. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ "Labour dominate West Yorkshire but Gaza "an issue"". BBC News. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksewards/details/education/
- ^ "The former student leaders entering Parliament". Wonkhe. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ Connolly, James (28 July 2024). "Ex-teacher Mark Sewards makes education priority after Labour MP wins Leeds South West and Morley". Yorkshire Evening Post. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "Councillor Alice Smart". democracy.leeds.gov.uk. Leeds City Council. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
External links
edit- Profile at Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Contributions in Parliament at Hansard
- Voting record at Public Whip
- Record in Parliament at TheyWorkForYou
